Crystal Opal and Vesuvianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22
  
3.32-3.43
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Crystal Opal and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Crystal Opal and Vesuvianite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Crystal Opal and Vesuvianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Crystal Opal and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.